Upcoming Events
Join us for our interactive fundraising event, where you can come and go as you please. The event is open to the public from 9 am to 2 pm, but you are welcome to arrive and depart at your convenience.
Tickets for the event are:
$15/adult
$5/child ages 6-17
Children ages 5 and under get in free
Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door the day of the event.
About the Event
Immerse yourself in a world of diverse experiences at our upcoming interactive event. Join us for an unforgettable journey as we celebrate the stories of refugees and immigrants from around the globe who have made Bowling Green their home. This extraordinary event will showcase the vibrant cultures of various ethnic groups through captivating storytelling, cultural presentations, and a delectable array of hors d'oeuvres from different countries. Come and mingle with our community, make new friends, and broaden your horizons as we embrace the richness of human experiences and foster a spirit of inclusivity.
Learning about Refuge Bowling Green: Serving with us, Statistics, and more
We invite you to learn more about Refuge Bowling Green and the services we offer. Join us to hear about our recent statistics and our current needs for the upcoming year.
Registration for this event will open the first week of December.
Overcoming Challenges with Language Barriers & Mitigating Burnout
Are you struggling to communicate with someone who speaks a different language? This course will equip you with the necessary tools to effectively communicate with individuals who don't speak your language. We will explore various language resources and practical tools that you can use to start communicating with others who speak a different language.
We understand that helping others can be challenging, and that's why this class will also cover essential topics on how to avoid burnout, enabling you to continue assisting longer. This part of the training will be led by KY Steps, a local therapy center that specializes in helping people from different cultures. Their unique perspective will help you navigate long-term care of immigrants and refugees.
Registration for this event will open the first week of October.
Walking with the Wounded & Mentorship & Sponsorship Explained
Assisting individuals who have undergone a traumatic experience may be challenging. We are pleased to offer an introductory class in partnership with KY Steps (Trauma Center). The course aims to equip you with essential information and tools that can aid you in assisting others who have gone through trauma.
This class will also cover fundamental topics regarding sponsoring refugees through a program known as "Welcome Corps" and mentoring families and young individuals who reside in our community already.
Registration for this event will open the first week of August.
Cross Cultural Communication & Partnering with Refugees
Effective communication is crucial for successfully accomplishing any task, especially when dealing with individuals from diverse cultures and languages. This training session aims to equip you with practical tools to communicate efficiently with people from different backgrounds and cultures. We will also discuss how to establish and maintain effective partnerships with refugees and immigrants to achieve common goals.
Refugee Simulation & Welcoming Refugees
Refugees often experience significant challenges in their home country before being forced to flee to another country for refuge. Their dangerous journey and extended stay in a refugee camp can result in various physical and mental health issues. In this training session, we will discuss the reasons behind their displacement, the potential mental health challenges that may arise due to ongoing trauma, and how we can help to welcome refugees when they arrive.